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Pre-workout meals are essential. If you find yourself at the gym with a low-calorie intake for the day, chances are that the workout will work negatively for your body. And, that’s the last thing anyone passionate about their body’s health and fitness would want.
Heavy on carbs with a dash of protein and taken adequately prior to the workout – depending on your body’s digestive system – can go a long way in pumping those muscles.
A good pump is also one of the best motivators to get to the gym daily. Here are some fool-proof pre-workout meals that will help you go the distance with that extra 5 reps or hit those PRs (personal records).
These are the best pre-workout meals to get a killer pump at the gym
The all-American favourite snack has been catching up with gymheadz around the world.
A great, quick, easy and portable source of protein and carbs, the PBJ sandwich is a total winner among pre-workout meals.
You could substitute the jelly with bananas too. But, make sure to avoid flavoured peanut butter.
Easy to digest, high on fibre and protein with the additional nutritional value of the blueberries, this pre-workout meal works wonders for those whose digestive system runs at a slow pace. You can add honey for sweetness but it’s best to stay away from sugar.
If you aren’t someone who wishes to go heavy on their pre-workouts and are cutting weight to attain a leaner physique, this one is right up your alley.
Raisins are a natural source of sugar, and the small amounts of fibre in them and the apples help complete the first part of this light pre-workout meal.
The saturated fats in almond butter, on the other hand, will help you stay full for a long time.
Another light pre-workout meal on this list, the combination of Greek yoghurt and berries sits somewhere above the light pre-workout meals but still below the heavy ones.
Plain yoghurt and berries are the staples but you can mix it up by adding some granola, a little sugar (only if needed) and chopped nuts too.
Take a fruit of your choice (try to stay away from water-based fruits – oranges, watermelons etc.) and blend it with nut butter of your choice, flax seeds, dates and some oatmeal.
This complete package is for those who are aiming for a bulkier physique. The whole-fruit smoothie will help you breeze through the reps.
[ Via GQ India]
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